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Countdown timer returns TV 
to original channel, so other 
channels can be browsed during
program breaks.

• Auto Tune

After initial setup, just pressing 
one component button on the 
TV’s remote (either VCR, RCA

®

-

DIRECTV

System, cable, or DVD) 

turns on both the TV and the 
component and also automatically 
tunes the TV to the correct 
viewing channel. Just one press!

• Picture Memory for 

Video Inputs

Custom picture settings are
activated whenever direct video
inputs are selected. Allows tailored
picture performance with each
video source.

• Picture Reset

Instantly returns picture to factory
settings for Color, Tint, Contrast,
Brightness, and Sharpness.

• Advanced Auto 

Channel Search

Auto Cable/Air Switch sets tuner 
to cable or “off-air” frequencies
during initial setup. Then system
automatically scans for and 
locks active channels into 
channel memory.

• On-Screen Menu System

On-screen displays make it easy 
to adjust more picture, sound, and 
convenience features from either
the remote control or the TV front
panel buttons.

• Interactive Setup Menu

Convenient on-screen menu system 
automatically steps user through
the initial setup procedures.

• Trilingual On-Screen Display

Allows the on-screen menu system
to be displayed in one of three 
languages (English, French, 
or Spanish).

• On-Screen Time and 

Channel Display

Displays time and channel number 
at the press of a button.

• Programmable 

Timer System

Convenient scheduling system can 
be used in a variety of ways:

–Sleep Timer

Automatically turns off the TV
after a preset time period — for
those times when you drift off to
sleep in front of the television.

–Alarm Timer

Wake up to your favorite morning
show or turn on your television 
automatically to catch your 
favorite program.

–Scheduling Timer

Since the alarm setting remains in
the TV memory indefinitely, the
TV can be scheduled to turn on
at the same time every day.

Assign on-screen characters to easily 
identify channels (e.g., NBC, HBO, 
ESPN, VH-1).

• Front Panel Lockout

Completely disables front panel
controls to prevent toddlers from 
altering settings.

• V-Chip Parental Control

Puts control back into the hands
of the viewer by blocking 
unwanted television broadcasts
with U.S. Government required 
circuitry. Blocks three types of 
programs: regular television 
programs, broadcast movies 
and unrated programs. 

Program rating information is 

sent by the broadcaster continu-
ously during the program. The
television will match program
rating to user preference and
block the entire program (when
program is aired with the encoded
signal). User preference is secured
using a four-digit password.

• Non-Volatile Memory

In case of most power outages, 
the picture adjustments and 
channel selections are stored in
electronic memory.

• Caption Vision 

Closed

Caption Capability

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Assists the hearing impaired, helps 
children learn to read, and aids in
the teaching of English as a second
language. Built-in Closed Caption
Decoder displays the audio portion 
of a program as text on the TV
screen (when program is aired
with the encoded signal).

“Command” Buttons

Preview

Window

Promotional

Windows

Channel

Line-ups

Program

Info

Program 

Grids

The Program Guide appears
on your television.

WHAT’S ON TV!
Tonight, Tomorrow 
and the Next Day!

2 ways to find your programs

GUIDE Plus+ GOLD

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Interactive Program Guide

Find out What's On!  The GUIDE Plus+ Gold

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Program Guide 

is a FREE, built-in service that provides instant listings of all your 
TV shows at the touch of a button. View listings up to seven days 
in advance and enjoy the capability of One-Touch Recording 
to your VCR.

The Grid Guide 

Using your remote, easily scroll through 
current or future TV listings to see what’s 
on. As each program is highlighted, an 
informative summary appears in the 
Program Info area.

Press  

Here. 

Convenience

The Sort Guide

Find your favorite sports, movies, or kids’ 
programs, for up to seven days in advance, 
instantly with the Sort Guide.

And The Benefit 
of One-Touch Record*

Even if your VCR is flashing 12:00, the
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Program Guide can 

record your favorite shows. Simply use your 
remote to highlight the program you want to
record, set it to record and the GUIDE Plus+
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Program Guide does the rest! You can

even set shows to record daily and weekly!

*compatible with most VCRs

MSNBC News Guide 

Check out up-to-date national and world 
news stories from MSNBC in the News Guide.
Comprehensive coverage includes business,
sports, and entertainment news.

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